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Are Pet People Better Off? Science Suggests Yes.
Source: The Dog People A survey by Rover comparing 1,000 pet parents with 1,000 non-pet owners reveals significant lifestyle differences. Pet parents are generally happier, exercise more, and feel more loved than those without pets. They spend more time outdoors,...
Scammers Target Palm Beach Pet Owners with Lost Animals
Source: 12 News Pet owners in Palm Beach County are being targeted by a new scam involving lost pets. Scammers, posing as employees from the county’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC), call pet owners who have posted their contact information on lost pet...
Purdue and Elanco Animal Health announce One Health Innovation District in Indianapolis
Source: Purdue University Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health Inc. will join Indiana's new One Health Innovation District, as announced at Indiana’s 2024 Global Economic Summit. Purdue President Mung Chiang and Elanco President Jeff Simmons signed a memorandum...
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Deploys In Response To East Texas Floods
Source: Texas A&M Today Four members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and four future Aggie veterinarians have deployed to East Texas to respond to severe river flooding affecting thousands. The team provides Veterinary care to animals at a...
Louisiana Racing Commission Says New Rules Will Make the Sport Safer, Other Veterinary Experts Say the Opposite Will Happen
Source: Thoroughbred Daily News The Louisiana Racing Commission has introduced "Active Emergency Rules of Racing" effective June 8, altering permissible dosages and reducing withdrawal times for medications like Clenbuterol and Depo-Medrol. The aim is to enhance...
Spay Today Closes After Nearly Two Decades: A Major Loss for Animal Welfare
Source: Vet Candy Spay Today, a nonprofit spay/neuter clinic that operated for 18 years and sterilized nearly 78,000 animals, has closed its surgical facility due to an inability to secure a veterinarian partner. The clinic, which provided low-cost, high-volume...
Minnesota Creates Title Protection, Licensure Pathway for Veterinary Technicians
Source: AVMA Veterinary technicians in Minnesota will now be regulated under the state's Veterinary Practice Act, a milestone achieved after nearly 20 years of advocacy. The bill, part of a large omnibus package, was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on May 19. It...
USU Breaks Ground for State’s First Veterinary College
Source: KSL Utah State University (USU) broke ground on Utah's first Veterinary college, aiming to provide local students with comprehensive training in animal health. Previously, students completed two years at USU before finishing their studies at Washington State...
Genetic Mutation Underlying Finland’s ‘Salty Liquorice’ Cats Identified
Source: Forbes Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Wisdom Panel have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a new coat color pattern in Finnish domestic cats, named “salmiak.” This pattern, first observed in 2007 in a feral cat population, features...
A Medical Mystery: Why does Central Florida see so many Leprosy Cases?
Source: Tampa Bay Times Veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer at the University of Florida is investigating why Central Florida has become a leprosy hotspot. Examining roadkill armadillos, Krauer collects tissue samples to test for Hansen’s disease, a rare illness in the...
When Should you Neuter or Spay your Dog?
Source: University of California Davis Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated guidelines on neutering 40 popular dog breeds by breed and sex, adding five breeds to their ongoing study. Initiated in 2013, the research initially indicated...
New Loan Repayment Program to Help with Critical Rural Area Veterinarian Shortage in Kentucky
Source: WLKY Kentucky is addressing a Veterinary shortage in rural areas with a new financial incentive. Over 80 of Kentucky's 120 counties are underserved, especially lacking livestock vets, causing an overwhelming workload. Urban areas attract more veterinarians...
U.S. Livestock: Cattle Futures Turn Higher on Packer Buying Expectations
Source: Farmtario Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures rose on Tuesday due to technical trading and expectations of increased packer buying during the shortened holiday week. Weakness in corn prices, driven by fast planting progress and dry weather...
Myrtle Beach Veterinarian Offers Advice to Protect Pets from the Heat
Source: WMBF News Dr. Isabelle Cecil in Myrtle Beach, S.C., offers crucial advice for keeping pets safe in rising temperatures. She warns that weather above 80 degrees can be dangerous for dogs, potentially leading to brain injuries, shock, or even death. Cecil...
Scam Sparks New Warning for Florida Pet Owners
Source: Newsweek Florida animal control officials have issued a warning about a scam targeting owners of lost pets. The Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety's Animal Care and Control division (PBC ACC) reported that scammers are contacting pet owners, falsely...
Summer Pet Travel Tips
Source: Breaking Travel News With summer approaching, family vacations are on the horizon, and many plan to bring their pets along. Dr. Ruth, "The Pet Vet," offers tips to ensure smooth travels with pets. First, verify that your destination and lodging are...
‘An Incredibly Rare Situation:’ Horse Gives Birth to Twins at UGA Veterinary Hospital
Source: yahoo! news A Georgia family experienced a rare event when their horse, Tilly, unexpectedly gave birth to twin foals. Despite numerous Veterinary checks, the twins were not detected during Tilly's pregnancy. Twin births in horses are extremely uncommon, with...
New AI Service Offers Personalized Drug Response Predictions for Canine Patients with Cancer
Source: dvm360 With cancer impacting around 6 million dogs annually, the need for personalized canine cancer testing is rising. ImpriMed, a precision medicine startup, has launched ImpriMed Drug Response Predictions (DRP), an AI-based service predicting the...
Calming the Stressed Cat
Source: dvm360 Visiting the Veterinary clinic can be stressful for cats, their owners, and veterinary professionals. Stress and anxiety in cats can deter owners from seeking necessary care. While medications like gabapentin can help, some clinics and shelters use...
Human Drug Implant Shows Positive Outcomes for Feline Obesity and Diabetes Management
Source: dvm360 Vivani Medical's long-term drug delivery system, OKV-119, typically used for managing obesity and diabetes in humans, has been tested in cats for obesity and diabetes management. A study published in BMC Veterinary Research examined the effects of a...
US Regulators Strengthen Rule to Stamp Out Horse Soring
Source: Vin News The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized regulations to strengthen enforcement against soring, a painful and illegal horse-training practice that continues despite the Horse Protection Act of 1970. Soring involves inflicting pain on...
Smithfield Foods Donates 38,000 Pounds of Protein to Feed Kansas Veterans
Source: National Hog Farmer Smithfield Foods donated over 38,000 pounds of protein to support veterans and families facing food insecurity in Geary County, Kansas. Collaborating with Feeding America's Kansas Food Bank and Geary County Food Pantry, Smithfield's...
Veterinary Industry sees Post-Pandemic Hiring Challenges
Source: Axios Detroit Susan Sayles' Veterinary practice is expanding amid high demand for pet services, despite difficulties in hiring. The national Veterinary industry faces a staffing shortage worsened by the pandemic pet adoption surge. Approximately two-thirds of...
Beloved Surfboard-Stealing Otter seen in California After Disappearing for Months
Source: The Guardian Otter 841, known for her surfboard-stealing antics in northern California, has resurfaced at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz after several months. Identified by her blue tag, she gained fame last year when photographer Mark Woodward shared images of...
CDC Warns Again of Salmonella Tied to Backyard Poultry
Source: HealthDay The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard chickens, with 109 cases reported across 29 states. Among those affected, 33 individuals have been hospitalized, though no...